Canada Moonseed

Canada Moonseed is a native woody vine of forest edges, stream banks, and thickets across eastern North America, climbing by twining stems. It produces clusters of black, grape-like berries that are dangerously toxic — a potentially deadly confusion with wild grapes, which they closely resemble. The single crescent-shaped seed within each berry gives the plant its name. Despite human toxicity, the berries are consumed without harm by birds. The vine provides habitat for small wildlife and its flowers attract native bees.